Pursuant to the new law on continuing education the Board must renew your license as "inactive" (as opposed to "active"). "Inactive" means you cannot work as a real estate agent, though you may receive a referral fee from an "active broker" for those individuals you have referred to such broker who, in turn, ultimately sell or buy real property through such "active broker". If you wish to do more than just receive referral fees then you must complete the 12-hour continuing education requirement by the time you are scheduled to renew your license. It is important to also note that you must complete all 12 hours by the time you are scheduled to renew your license. Doing part or most of the 12 hours does not entitle you to an "active" license. You must complete all 12 hours.